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17th August 2025
11:04am BST
Peter Crouch is known for many things; his lanky 6ft 7in frame, goalscoring ability, a top-tier robot celebration, and world-class banter.
And with a wealth of experience, including 468 Premier League appearances and 108 goals, he knows his onions when it comes to England's tier.
However, when speaking with SportsJOE, he came out with a bold claim on Man United's title ambitions.
The Red Devils finished 15th last season in Ruben Amorim's first season in charge, after taking over last November.
And while they have bolstered their attack with the signings of Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo, and Benjamin Sesko - and were in the market for Brighton defensive midfielder Carlo Baleba - they look a long way off competing with the likes of Liverpool, Arsenal, and Man City.
Crouchy, on the other hand, believes that they will be title challengers this season.
He said: "The Beleba signing I think will be massive for them.
"I think that's something that they really, really need. I don't know whether Brighton are going to allow that to happen. I highly doubt it to be honest, but I like the way they're thinking.
"I mean it's a great signing, and if it's not this year, it'll be next year, I think that he moves potentially there.
"But the front three as well, like that rivals anyone. I think Sesko for me is top player. Cunha and Mbeumo have proved it in the Premier League.
"You know, at United, certainly with Bruno Fernandes in behind creating chances for them, they are gonna be a massive threat. I think they'll be there or thereabouts."
He won't find many in agreement with him, but if his prediction comes to pass, he will look like a genius.
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